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R793 DPU

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,779 mi
Last recorded136,779 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 DPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 136,779 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

blowers only work on full.

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

engine wet with oil.

slight play in both inner steering rack knuckles.

various bodywork + underbody corrosion.

various chips in windscreen.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 136,774 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

blowers only work on full.

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

engine wet with oil.

slight play in both inner steering rack knuckles.

various bodywork + underbody corrosion.

various chips in windscreen.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 127,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 127,450 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 118,597 miles

slight corosion on various brake pipes & rear sring mounts (not serious at time of test.)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 114,381 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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R793 DPU is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R793 DPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R793 DPU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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